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Menino takes last sneak peek at Fenway
Mayor Thomas M. Menino enjoyed one of the perks of his office for the last time today with an early look at the new improvements to Fenway Park.
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Mayor Thomas M. Menino sampled a new offering, the turkey gobbler, as he was escorted by Red Sox President Larry Lucchino during the annual pre-Opening Day tour of Fenway Park.
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Fenway Franks were served at the new Royal Rooters Club during the tour.
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Romero Martinez power-washed the seats in the stands behind home plate.
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John Coyne stood atop a ladder against the Green Monster as he pressed down on part of an ad that he spray-glued to the wall.
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Mikeas Perez swept between the seats in the outfield grandstand.
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A worker moved to another spot to paint along the steps of the outfield grandstand.
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Jeff Haines painted along the right field wall.
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Pesky's Pole in right field sported a fresh coat of yellow paint.
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The Fenway Park banner hung again at Gate D in anticipation of Opening Day.
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Opening Day at Fenway
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Opening Day at FenwayNo matter how the fans are feeling about the Red Sox, devotees fill Fenway excited to cheer on the home team for the first game of each year.